滿 (mǎn) - Full & filled

滿Tone 3

mǎn ｜ 14 strokes ｜ radical:

伦妙

滿 · mǎn

Full;

filled;

satisfied;

to fill;

to expire;

to reach a limit;

also refers to the Manchu people.

Fullfilledsatisfied

Usage highlights

Full ofSatisfiedFull moonProud and complacentManchu ethnicityFull marks

Synonyms

  • 充— to fill; full
  • 盈— full; surplus
  • 實— solid; full; real

Antonyms

  • 空— empty; hollow
  • 缺— lacking; deficient
  • 虛— void; unreal

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The cup is full of water (滿杯水).
  • I am very satisfied with the result (對結果很滿意).
  • The theater was completely full (劇院座無虛席).
  • His term of office has expired (他的任期已滿).

Collocations

  • Full of(充滿)
  • Satisfied(滿意)
  • Full moon(滿月)
  • Proud and complacent(驕傲自滿)
  • Manchu ethnicity(滿族)
  • Full marks(滿分)

Idioms

  • Full of confidence(滿懷信心)
  • Proud and self-satisfied(驕傲自滿)
  • Full of vitality(生機勃勃)
  • Full of achievements(成就滿滿)
  • With a bellyful of grievances(滿腹牢騷)
  • Full of joy(滿心歡喜)

Cultural background

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  • Historically associated with the Manchu people, who established the Qing dynasty.
  • In Chinese culture, 'full' often symbolizes completeness, satisfaction, and abundance.
  • The character appears in many auspicious phrases wishing for fulfillment and prosperity.

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